Acute Precipitants of Congestive Heart Failure Exacerbations

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Authors

Ross T. Tsuyuki · University of Alberta

Robert S. McKelvie

J. Malcolm O. Arnold

Álvaro Avezum

Antônio Carlos Pereira Barretto

Antônio Carlos Carvalho

Debra Isaac

Allan D. Kitching

Leopoldo Soares Piegas

K. K. Teo

Salim Yusuf

Abstract

A variety of factors, many of which are avoidable, are associated with exacerbation of CHF. Attention to these factors and patient education are important in the prevention of CHF deterioration.

Topics & Keywords

Heart Failure Treatment and Management Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Potassium and Related Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Internal Medicine

Volume 161, Issue 19, pp. 2337-2337

DOI: 10.1001/archinte.161.19.2337

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